Education is a vital sector, and we must take all necessary steps to eliminate cheating from our examination system.
PESHAWAR:
In a bid to ensure transparency in the upcoming board examinations, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah has directed deputy commissioners to assign all assistant commissioners, instead of tehsildars, to inspect exam halls and prevent external interference.
He also instructed authorities to implement strict measures to curb cheating.
Chairing a high-level meeting attended by the Secretary of Education, all Commissioners, Chairmen of educational boards, and District Education Officers via video link, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need to uphold merit and fairness in matriculation exams.
Highlighting the significance of matriculation exams in shaping students’ futures, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to comprehensive educational reforms.
“Education is a vital sector, and we must take all necessary steps to eliminate cheating from our examination system,” he stated.
To ensure transparency, the Chief Secretary ordered that exam duties be assigned purely on merit. He announced that the Education Monitoring Authority (EMA), district administration, and Special Branch would oversee the examinations.
Additionally, CCTV cameras will be installed where necessary, and a team of officers, not below Grade 18, will be deployed for monitoring.
News published in the Express Tribune on 21st March 2025
